1978 Citroen LN vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Citroen LN is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 64 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Cherry (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |
